The much anticipated TrailManners Gift Guide Podcast is here! We talk tested and true gifts for the runner in your life- whether significant other or even yourself! From shoes to trucks, watches to jackets, cheese curds to IPA's and so much more. And a special thanks to our friends at P.U.T.S. for helping us with our race entry ideas. You are gonna need to listen to see what they did. PLUS- a contest for a very special race entry thanks to our good friend Grant.

We are a couple of really fortuante guys- we know it and we are grateful. To get an opportunity to sit down with Bryce is special. We have known Bryce for many years and we absolutely consider him a friend. His story is very special and we wanted to share just a bit of it on the show. You need to understand that a podcast like this can really last a couple days but we tried to hit some big topics and then just let Bryce go. TrailManners is very much into to the history of the sport -as much as we are into beer and cheese curds.

Thank you Bryce for taking the time to chat and thank you for helping make the sport of trail running what it is today. We are grateful for all you have done. Good Luck and we hope to sit down with you again!

Show Notes:

The Master of Hydration Gear

From Levi marble bags to Today

History of hydration gear

UltrAspires new stuff for 2018

Future trends

This episode of the TrailManners podcast is supported by Health IQ, a life insurance company that supports health conscious people. Visit healthiq.com/trailmanners to learn more & get a free quote, or check out their life insurance FAQ page to get your questions answered.

It's that time of year again- The TrailManners Holiday Gift Guide. This is our 3rd year doing our holiday gift show and we talk about some must haves as well and give you a chance to receive some free stuff just for commenting on our website. Have a listen, enjoy the show and let's see some people win some sweet stuff!

This episode of the TrailManners podcast is supported by Health IQ, a life insurance company that supports health conscious people. Visit healthiq.com/trailmanners to learn more & get a free quote, or check out their life insurance FAQ page to get your questions answered.

In episode #71 of the TrailManners podcast we meet Monica DeVreese. Monica is co-owner of Santa Barbara Running Company and is the co-founder of running apparel start-up Rabbit. We dive into Monica's running roots as a speedy high schooler to a sub 3-hour marathoner, and 100 miler finisher at the beautiful Cascade Crest 100. Monica has over 20 years experience in the run industry from brand development and product manager to store owner.

We were very excited to hear the story behind the Rabbit brand and are huge supporters of made in the USA running apparel. Monica was a fun and engaging guest who will be back on the show in May just before Rabbit launches the new Trail Running clothing line.

For the rest of February you’ll save 20% on Rabbit apparel with the coupon code “trailmanners”.

It's that time of year again. The TrailManners crew throws out its Runner Gift Guide for the holiday season. There are some good old reliables to some "heavy duty" things. Have a listen- let us know what we should add and whatever you do listen to make sure you get into the contest for the GoPro Hero4! YEP- brand new GoPro is up for grabs and we make it really easy to win.

We always have a great time putting this list together and we keep our fingers crossed that Santa and #Secret Santa are listening.......cause you know we have been good all year (wink)

Part 2 of our UltrAspire house shows we sat down with Jason Poole and Charles Corfield. These 2 guys have done it all! Jason has been to Barkley 7 TIMES, Hardrock, Leadville, UTMB, 2 time National Orienteering champion and many more- not to mention Joel was in love with Jason's hair.

Charles has run over 100 ultras, Everest, the Himalayas and "geezed" a ton of runners- in his words.

They both add a lot of knowledge and know how to Bryce's designs at UltrAspire.

We not only want to thank all the UltrAspire athletes for the past 2 episodes but a special thanks goes out to Bryce, Melanie, Tina and the entire UltrAspire family.

It is always fun when you can bring a guest back for a second time. Just a couple days after her Bighorn 100 mile race Tara Warren agreed to be back on the show. The first time we had Tara on it wasn't long after her first 100 mile race- The Bear 100. 9 months later she took on the Bighorn and PR'd by over 6 hours- going 28:48 for a woman's top 10 finish.

We talk to Tara about things she learned, whats she has been up to as well as what it is like to be the proud parent of a high school National Champion track athlete and new record holder in the 4x1mile relay.

We also talk about testing out some new UltrAspire gear, crazy animal attacks and we want to know your thoughts on the Western States 100 this weekend.

Sit back relax and enjoy another episode of TrailManners....and as always THANK YOU for your support.

Link to the great race and amazing finish for the Ogden Track Club (Ogden High School) boys 4x1 mile relay:

The holiday season snuck up on you once again. Time is running out so we thought we would provide you with a small but important list of gift ideas for the runner in your life...or yourself. We cover everything from head to toe- shoes, jackets, shorts, nutrition and hydration just to name a few. And of course anytime we get in front of the mic shenanigans can ensue.

We hope you enjoy our Christmas gift ideas and by all means leave us comments of other great gifts. Don't forget to head on over to iTunes and leave a review or even rate our show. Thanks for tuning in and from all of us here at TrailManners- Happy Holidays!